Articles about Buglers

  • Martha Jean Martye Awkerman

    Remembering Martha Jean “Martye” Awkerman  1928-2008 By Jan Duga, CMSgt, USAF (ret) This article was first published in 2009 and reprinted here with the kind… The post Martha Jean Martye Awkerman appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Ukraine Military Funeral Honors

    Information compiled by Buddy Cooke Military Funeral Honors are found in armies around the world. The basic elements of a military funeral include participation of… The post Ukraine Military Funeral Honors appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • John Philip Sousa and National Anthems

    It has been custom, when welcoming a visitor of high profile, that musical honors are paid to the person’s rank or status and to the… The post John Philip Sousa and National Anthems appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Veterans

  • 21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    As we celebrate 2021, we connect what 21 means at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 21 symbolizes the highest military honor-the 21-gun salute. During the… The post 21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • God of Our Fathers

    “God of Our Fathers” is a 19th-century American hymn, written in 1876 for the 100th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence celebration in… The post God of Our Fathers appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Lincoln At Gettysburg

    As November 19 marks the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, it is interesting to look at the days and weeks before the dedication ceremony and… The post Lincoln At Gettysburg appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Taps

  • National Wreaths Across America Day

    December 14, 2024 — Help honor and remember our country’s fallen heroes by sponsoring a Remembrance Wreath that will be laid on the grave of a fallen service member or veteran. For every wreath sponsored $5.00 goes to Taps for Veterans to help our mission of live Taps for all our nation’s veterans.

  • The Taps Window

    The Taps Window There are two monuments in Virginia commemorating Taps. The first is the Taps Monument located at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City. The… The post The Taps Window appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Taps 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD released on September 12, 2006

    I was honored to take part in the 25th anniversary re-release in 2006 A re-release of the 1981 film with George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton,… The post Taps 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD released on September 12, 2006 appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.